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Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)

'Christ bearing the cross'

1857

Albumen print | 16.5 x 23.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081398

Photograph of a painting of Christ carrying the Cross. Christ is depicted half length, facing left. He turns his head to the viewer. He carries the cross on his right shoulder and wears the crown of thorns. 

The painting is attributed to Raphael (1483-1520) and currently is in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

    After Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)

  • 16.5 x 23.5 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Life of Christ
            • Passion of Christ
              • Christ Carrying the Cross
              • Christ Crowned with thorns
                • Crown of Thorns
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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